6 tips for buying new running shoes
So next time you’re thinking about buying new shoes consider the following; 1. Only ever buy shoes in the afternoon or immediately after exercise as your feet will be bigger or swollen 2. Take your old shoes along with you so that obvious wear patterns can be identified and taken into consideration for your next […]
How Julie got back to running
Just wanted to share with you a really great story from one of our patients. Julie is in her late 40’s and came to see me wanting to get back into running after 15 years of a sedentary lifestyle. She had a history of chronic back pain. Over 6 weeks she had 8 sessions running […]
High arch or low arch. Does it matter when choosing a running shoe? Adelaide Podiatrist Discusses.
No. Well, not as much as people think. For many years shoe wear companies, retailers and health professionals have been telling people to determine their foot type before choosing a running shoe. It is relevant when combined with other factors previously mentioned like injury history, foot shape and volume of training for example. Foot and […]
Which running shoe is best for me? Part III. Adelaide Podiatrist gives advice.
Whether you are new to running or a seasoned campaigner, there are a couple of things that should be considered when looking for your next shoe. Do you have a high or low arch? How often and how far do you run? Have you had any running injuries? How did the previous shoes perform? What […]
Which running shoe is best for me? Part II. Adelaide Podiatrist gives advice.
The next time you are thinking about replacing your running shoes or if you’re buying your first pair, don’t get fixated on a brand. Shoes in every brand change every year and what you do on your feet changes every year, so be reassessed and explore all the options when it comes to choosing a […]
When is a good time to buy new running shoes? Our Pod has a say…
‘Hey podiatrist, I want to know which running shoe I should purchase, can you help me?’ Often my patients will be looking for advice on what shoe is right for them. As in the previous post, I made it obvious there are a number of considerations here… This leads me to discussing when is a […]
How Anna Got back into Running again
Just wanted to share with you a really great story from Tom Beck our resident physio. Anna is in her late 40’s and came to Tom wanted to get back into running after 15 years of a sedentary lifestyle. She had a history of chronic back pain. Over 6 weeks she had 8 sessions running […]
The Santos Tour Down Under 2015: Common cycling injuries and how our Adelaide Podiatrist can help!
There has been a serious increase of MAMILs (middle aged men in lycra) on our roads! It must be The Santos Tour Down Under 2015 season… ‘Cycling injuries’ is usually an under rated topic in Podiatry and usually takes the back seat to ‘running injuries’. However, leading into the big event cycling injuries become more common… Leg […]
Foot stress fractures and management with the Alter-G Treadmill: an Adelaide Podiatrist explains
Stress fractures appear gradually as an ongoing dull ache in the foot or intermittent while weight-bearing/walking; like in the morning when the foot is put down for the first time. Metatarsal stress fractures are the most commonly presented type. The human foot has 5 metatarsal bones that form the point where the toes join the […]
Our Adelaide Podiatrist talks recovery after The City to Bay 2014
The City to Bay is one of Adelaide’s biggest running events. Yes, for most of us it is painful to run (or walk) 12km, but the sorest part is the day after! No matter how good we are, we (runners, walkers, strollers) all need appropriate recovery. What is involved in the recovery process after a running […]
